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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nWood Ash. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Primarily, yoit would be best if you harvested your firewood to use in the productive processes we\u2019ll explore below. The rule of thumb is to remove the Ash carefully to prevent probable accidents.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hence, collect the safety gear and materials you need for this process. You\u2019ll need the following: <\/p>\n\n\n\n Next, fetch the Ash using the shovel and put it in the metallic can. Notably, it could still be hot, so ensure you\u2019ve donned your gloves at this stage. Also, it would be best if you covered the can and put it in a basin with cold water to hasten the cooling process.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Lastly, put it outside for a while to allow for further cooling while it is still covered. Once it’s fully cooled, you can now use it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n While many consider firewood dirty, it is a useful material you can use for a wide range of applications. Let\u2019s look at each of the uses below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Cleaning a glass screen with Ash.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n No doubt that your fireplace glass screen will get dirty after a while of extensive use. However, it would be best if you didn’t worry about how to get it back to a great condition as long as you have Ash. The material is an effective glass surface cleaner.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hence, apply some ash to the glass screen, then wipe it off using a damp sponge, and it\u2019ll be clean. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You can use Ash to clean Silver Jewelry.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Silver jewelry will tarnish after some while following exposure to weather conditions. Luckily, Ash is a superb cleaning option to restore the luster. So if you own a jewelry shop, Ash will do you a lot of good in removing the dull coating on your metallic pieces.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n The upside of using the material is that it\u2019s clean, cheap, and easy to access. Also, the cleaning procedure is simple: apply an ash coat on the silver and wipe it off with a wet sponge. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Wood Ash.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n You do not need to hire a professional exterminator when you can sprinkle Ash around your garage and chase off pests. Also, in scenarios where you employ extermination, Ash will be a handful supplement as it\u2019s cheap to acquire.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n The material is as effective as most household extermination chemicals. Hence it won\u2019t disappoint you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Use Ash to remove bad odors.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Again, don\u2019t use baking soda<\/a> for odor removal if you can access Ash, as it is equally effective.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ash is a basic substance and thus features similar properties to baking soda. You can place it in areas with a bad odor for a while, and your room will smell great again. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Handmade soap. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re a DIY enthusiast interested in creating things from scratch, then you\u2019ll find the important use of Ash in making soap. Burnt wood features the same chemicals that make the soap we use for household applications.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n While the soap won\u2019t be of excellent quality, you can still use it for applications such as handwashing and cleaning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n A clean toilet.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Wood ash is an excellent alternative to the bleach chemical cleaners we use to clean out toilet bowls. It helps remove stains without charring the ceramic systems<\/a>. It is also not harsh on the overall septic system. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Lastly, wood ash is safe for the useful natural bacteria in our septic systems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Wood Ash. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Wood ash features absorbent properties, thus making it suitable for removing moisture from surfaces. It is imperative to prevent mold infestation. It is, therefore, the ideal substance to deal with your moist garage or basement area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n White shirt with stains.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n While wood ash may not be as effective as artificial bleaches in removing stains on clothes, it can still help. Hence, if you have a stain, it is imperative to apply wood ash immediately and thoroughly wash the area with water. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Here are some of the outdoor applications of wood ash. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Tick Removal. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re a hiking enthusiast, you will likely experience tick bites when walking in the woods. But you can keep them at bay by applying a little wood ash around your feet and hands, especially if you\u2019re on shorts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Also, ticks can be a nuisance to your pet, and you can still use wood ash to exterminate them. But you must be careful not to apply too much Ash on the pet as it could potentially soil its fur.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Oil Stains. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Wood ash is the best DIY cleaning solution for your garage or any other area with oil spills. Using it to clean is also easy. Just spread a little ash around the oil spills\/stains. Next, clean it with a sweeper, and the stain will peel off. <\/p>\n\n\n\n A pavement with ice. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Wood ash is one of the best affordable remedies to melting ice on your driveway. It is particularly important as ice can make walking around your yard a bad experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Hence, all you need to restore the traction is to sprinkle Ash along the path, and the ice will melt shortly.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Applying Ash during planting.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Wood ash would be a handful addition to your garden thanks to its fertilizer properties. It is rich in potassium and calcium, chemicals that significantly boost the soil\u2019s fertility. <\/p>\n\n\n\n But to realize these benefits, it’s best to use the Ash in a compost heap<\/a> rather than sprinkling it directly into your garden.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Secondly, Ash is basic, so it can significantly help improve your soil\u2019s pH, especially if it is acidic. Hence, you can sprinkle a little ash during the planting season.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n A campfire. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Campfires and bonfires <\/a>offer us the ideal warmth as we enjoy time outdoors. But in some cases, they can get out of hand and require immediate extinguishing. Having a bucket of wood ash on the sidelines is the safe way to deal with such fires. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Ash will help curtail the combustion process, which will ultimately help the fire to die off shortly. As we explained earlier, it is also a reasonable safety precaution. You only need to collect it from a previous campfire. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In the subsequent section, we mentioned that wood ash is an effective desiccant. Hence, we can utilize this property to prevent slugs and snails from entering our homes. Ash will draw water off the crawling animals making them uncomfortable and thus deterring them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
Household Fireplace Ash Uses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
A Glass Cleaner<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nJewelry Cleaner<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nPest Repellant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nEliminating Bad Odors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nMaking Wood Ash Soap<\/h3>\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nAsh as a Toilet Cleaner<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nAsh as a Desiccant <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nRemoving Stains<\/h3>\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nOutdoor Fireplace Ash Uses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Tick Repellant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nOil Cleaning Option<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nNatural Ice Melt<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nAsh Garden Fertilizer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nExtinguishing A Campfire<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nWhat to do with Firewood Ash: Slug and Snail Repellant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
What to do with Firewood Ash: Control Pond Algae<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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